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CRAFTY IDEAS

Dec 15 2020

CRAFTY IDEAS


		Mini Christmas Trees While both trees are mini in size, they make a big impact. One is made from paper napkins and the other from yarn.		Holiday Houses from Recyclables Turn empty milk and juice cartons into holiday houses using only paint, sea salt, pipe cleaners, and gem stickers.

POPULAR APPS

Dec 15 2020

POPULAR APPS


		Cookpad This app makes everyday cooking more fun. The world’s largest home cook community shares recipes and inspiration. Learn more…		Rakuten Slice Never enter a tracking number again! This is a shopper’s best friend for keeping track of all the things you buy online. Learn more…		Speedtest Test your internet speed at any time, on any device. Speedtest offers apps for mobile, desktop, and Apple TV use. Learn more…

COOKING DEMO

Dec 15 2020

COOKING DEMO


		Stained Glass Holiday Cookies What’s the secret to these jolly cookies? It’s crushed Jolly Rancher candies placed in the center of the cookie prior to baking.		The Ultimate Prime Rib Prime rib is expensive, so you don’t want to mess up the cooking. Get step-by-step instructions to serve it with confidence.

CUSTOMER ALERT

Dec 15 2020

CUSTOMER ALERT


		You’re probably familiar with phishing emails, where a scammer claims to be from your bank or a government agency and tries to trick you into giving them personal information. Well, the same type of fraudulent activity is also happening via text message. You might see a text on your phone asking you to click a link and visit a website to “unlock” or “verify” your account. Don’t do it! The scammers could be after your password, account number, or Social Security number. Other strategies scammers use to “rope you in” include a promise of free prizes, gift cards, or coupons; an offer of a no-interest or low-interest credit card; or a promise to help you pay off your student loans. Scammers may also send text messages that say something like this: They’ve noticed some suspicious activity on your account. There’s a problem with your payment information. Here’s an invoice and contact us if you didn’t authorize the purchase. If you get a text message that you weren’t expecting and it asks you to give personal information, don’t click on any links. Legitimate companies won’t ask for information about your account by text. Here are a few other things you can do: Slow down: Often times acting too quickly when you receive these messages can result in an error. The scammers want you to feel confused and rushed. So remember to slow down and not fall into the trap of providing an immediate response. Delete the text: Don’t risk accidentally replying to or saving that content on your phone. If you’re going to report the text, take a screen shot for posterity. But then delete it. Report it: You can report any suspected phishing directly to your carrier or to the FTC through their complaint assistant. In addition to staying vigilant about text phishing, there are ways you can filter unwanted text messages or stop them before they reach you. For example, your phone may have an option to filter and block messages from unknown senders or spam. There are also call-blocking apps that let you block unwanted text messages. To learn more, visit the website for CTIA, the wireless industry association.

SITES OF THE MONTH

Dec 15 2020

SITES OF THE MONTH


		Unclaimed Property Every U.S. state has unclaimed property programs to find owners of lost and forgotten assets. Do you have missing money? Learn more…		Electronics Recycling If you have old electronics gathering dust, visit this site to learn what to do and where to take them for safe recycling. Learn more…		Holiday Zoom Backgrounds Make video calls more fun by using these free virtual backgrounds from the Christmas experts at the Hallmark Channel. Learn more…